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Experts believe mortgage rates will hold steady for the rest of the year in the low 6% range. After spending the first half of the year at record highs, mortgage rates have finally been trending down for several months now. According to Freddie Mac, 30-year mortgage rates are now just above 6%. But Fed officials have indicated that we may only get 50 basis points worth of cuts by December. What would need to happen for mortgage rates to drop further?

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On a more micro level, many ETF investors can sidestep the fund-level capital gains taxes incurred by many investors who own mutual fund shares, experts said. However, mutual fund managers can also generate capital-gains taxes within a fund itself when they buy and sell securities. Costs are lowThe first ETF was an index fund: the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (SPY ). Index funds, also known as passively managed funds, track a market index like the S&P 500 . Investors have equated ETFs with index funds since their inception, even though there are also index mutual funds, experts said.

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☆ How this unique business model is setting new standards in crypto asset management
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Sponsor Post | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Matrixport has created a crypto financial service hub that emphasizes investor success. The all-in-one crypto financial hubOne such case is Matrixport, a Singapore-based crypto asset management platform marketing itself as the "world's leading all-in-one crypto financial service hub," is outpacing traditional crypto exchanges and crypto asset management platforms. It puts investors first and creates an entry-level crypto ecosystem delivering access to integrated products and services, like crypto asset trading, investment, loans, custody, RWA, research, and more. What truly sets Matrixport apart from crypto exchanges is its business model. Founded in 2019, Matrixport manages crypto assets worth more than $10 billion and sees monthly trading volumes exceeding $5 billion.

Persons: Matrixport, Jihan Wu, Bitmain Organizations: Traders, Tech, Invest, Insider Studios, Matrixport, Business Locations: Solana, Singapore, Asia, Hong Kong, Switzerland

☆ Asia-Pacific markets mixed after Powell signals smaller rate cuts; China markets closed for holiday
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Lim Hui Jie | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Asia-Pacific markets are mixed on Tuesday, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated the recent outsized cuts enacted by the U.S. central bank should not be interpreted as a sign that future moves will be as aggressive. "If the economy performs as expected, that would mean two more rate cuts this year, a total of 50 [basis points] more." The current federal funds rate stands at 4.75%-5%, with the expected additional 50 basis points in cuts set to take the Fed's benchmark interest rate to 4.25%-4.5% at the end of 2024. In Asia, traders will focus on the Bank of Japan's third quarter Tankan survey, which measures the level of business optimism among large Japanese companies. As such, the member said, "the Bank will not raise its policy interest rate when financial and capital markets are unstable."

Persons: Jerome Powell, Morgan Stanley, Ellen Zentner Organizations: Federal, U.S, Bank of, U.S . Federal Reserve, Liberal Democratic Party, Bank, Reuters Locations: Asia, Pacific, Japan

☆ Buy US-listed casino and copper stocks to capitalize on China stimulus, research firm says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Kelly Cloonan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

US-listed gaming and copper stocks have outperformed since China's stimulus blitz, Trivariate Research says. "We have concluded the intervention is incrementally bullish for US equities," CEO Adam Parker wrote. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. AdvertisementGaming and copper stocks listed in the US have outperformed since China unleashed a blitz of stimulus, and one research firm is recommending investors consider buying. Parker says historically, not all China stimulus measures have impacted US equities, especially when they coincide with other market moving events in the US.

Persons: Adam Parker, —, Trivariate Research's, Parker, Trivariate, that's Organizations: Trivariate, Sands, Service, CNBC, US, Wynn Resorts, Melco Resorts & Entertainment, CSI Locations: Freeport, McMoran, Las, China, Monday's, McMoRan, Macau

☆ Watch Tuesday's full episode of Fast Money — October 1, 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch Tuesday's full episode of Fast Money — October 1, 2024"Fast Money" is America's post-market show. Hosted by Melissa Lee and a roundtable of top traders, "Fast Money" breaks through the noise of the day, to bring you the actionable news that matters most to investors.

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☆ China's economic issues are so serious that even the oil market doesn't care about Middle East tensions — for now
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

China's slowing crude demand growth and economic struggles are dampening oil market sentiment. Global benchmark Brent crude oil futures were up 0.17% to $71.82 per barrel at 2.14 a.m. This would be a big shift in policy, since Saudi Arabia has been leading OPEC and the group's allies, including Russia, in maintaining oil supply cuts since late 2022. AdvertisementDespite the downside pressure on oil prices, things could change quickly if geopolitical uncertainty rises further in the Middle East. The US may also provide some support to the market as crude oil inventories hit a two-and-a-half year low as of September 20, the latest data available.

Persons: Israel, —, Henning Gloystein, Xi Jinping, Brent, Naeem Aslam, Aslam Organizations: Service, Israel, Brent, Benchmark, Texas, Eurasia Group, Beijing, BMI, Financial Times, London Locations: Lebanon, Brent, China, Saudi Arabia, Russia

☆ Stock futures fall slightly following rocky start to October: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock exchange during morning trading on May 17, 2024. Stock futures slipped in overnight trading following a sour start to the new trading month and final quarter of 2024. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average edged down 80 points, while S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq-100 futures lost about 0.1% and 0.2%, respectively. In after-hours action, Nike slid about 7% after the sneaker giant pulled its full-year guidance ahead of its CEO change. Ahead of Friday's keynote September jobs report, Wall Street on Wednesday will gain insight into the state of private payrolls with ADP's Employment Survey.

Persons: Elliott Hill, Ryan Detrick, nonfarm Organizations: New York Stock, Stock, Dow Jones, Nasdaq, Nike, LPL, Apple, Nvidia, Microsoft, Tesla, U.S, Treasury, ADP's, Federal Locations: Iran, Israel, Lebanon

☆ Wall Street heads into fourth quarter with historic momentum
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Fred Imbert | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

The final three-month stretch of 2024 is here, and Wall Street is riding high. RBC head of derivatives strategy Amy Wu Silverman noted her clients are bracing for "3 standard-deviation drawdowns" in coming weeks. The VVIX gauges the volatility of the Cboe Volatility Index (VIX) itself — seen by many as Wall Street's preferred measurement of how much investor fear is in the market. That … is a very different narrative from the first six months of this year," Wu Silverman added. Elsewhere on Wall Street this morning, Pivotal Research Group initiated analyst coverage of Alphabet , the parent of Google and YouTube, with a buy rating.

Persons: Ryan Detrick, Dow, Amy Wu Silverman, Wu Silverman, CNBC's, Wall, GOOG, Jeffrey Wlodarczak Organizations: Investment, Carson Group, Dow Jones Industrial, Nasdaq, Federal Reserve, Fed, CNBC, RBC, Research Group, Google, YouTube Locations: China

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Markets defied expectations last month
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Yeo Boon Ping | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on May 24, 2024 in New York City. This report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Winning month and quarterU.S. markets rose on Monday to finish a winning month and quarter. While that may remind investors of the 2015 bubble, when the Chinese stock market doubled in value over six months, analysts think things are different this time.

Persons: Tesla, Jerome Powell, Powell, Cerebras, Stocks Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, CNBC, Nikkei, . Federal, National Association for Business Economics, Nvidia, Systems, Nasdaq, CSI, CNBC Pro Locations: New York City, Asia, Pacific, China, Hong Kong, South

☆ There's a Moo Deng crypto token that has a market value of $200 million
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Matthew Fox | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A Moo Deng crypto token on the Solana network has soared 463%, and is now valued at $201 million. AdvertisementThe viral baby hippo sensation that is Moo Deng has a crypto token attached to her likeness that is now worth $200 million. At its peak on Saturday, the crypto token had a market value of $336 million, the same day Saturday Night Live addressed the Moo Deng topic in its Weekend Update segment. The Zoo even set up a 24/7 livestream camera to watch Moo Deng at all times of the day. AdvertisementBusiness Insider contacted various crypto experts for comment on the Moo Deng crypto token but has yet to receive a response.

Persons: Moo Deng, that's, Moo, — Organizations: Solana, Service Locations: CoinMarketCap, New York, Thailand

☆ Watch Tuesday's full episode of Mad Money with Jim Cramer — October 1, 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch Tuesday's full episode of Mad Money with Jim Cramer — October 1, 2024"Mad Money" host and former hedge fund manager, Jim Cramer, provides stock traders with all manner of investing advice.

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☆ Stocks tumble, oil spikes as Mideast tensions flare
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Gold and crude oil rallied, while the 10-year Treasury yield dropped. On the economic data front, job openings rose unexpectedly in August. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Traders elected to crowd into safe-haven assets like gold as Iran launched a barrage of missiles toward Israel on Tuesday. AdvertisementAs oil rallied, so did gold and the bond market, with investors piling into risk-off assets.

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☆ Stocks and bond yields tumble, oil prices spike as Mideast tensions flare
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Filip De Mott | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Stocks and bond yields fell on Tuesday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Crude oil rose more than 3% on speculation that regional conflict will hit production. Gold prices climbed as investors flocked to safe-haven assets. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy .

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☆ U.S. crude oil drifts lower, trades below $68 per barrel despite war in Lebanon
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Spencer Kimball | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

U.S. crude oil prices drifted lower Tuesday as the risk of rising supply from OPEC+ overshadows a dramatic escalation of the war in the Middle East. Israel has dispatched ground forces into southern Lebanon after pounding the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah with airstrikes for days, eliminating much of the group's leadership. For now, traders remain focused on weak demand in China and the prospect of OPEC+ producing more oil starting in December, Croft said. Here are Tuesday's energy prices at 8:43 am ET:OPEC leader Saudi Arabia might be prepared to allow more oil back onto the market to pressure members such as Iraq with lower oil prices, said Bob McNally, president of Rapidan Energy. Saudi has become increasingly frustrated with Iraq producing more crude than then their production targets, McNally said.

Persons: we've, Helima Croft, CNBC's, Croft, Bob McNally, McNally Organizations: RBC Capital Markets, Rapidan Energy, Saudi Locations: East, Israel, Lebanon, Iran, China, Saudi Arabia, Iraq

☆ Investors hope October paves way for records as cryptocurrency enters historically strong month
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Tanaya Macheel | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A September surprise has given bitcoin a head start on a potential run to record highs in the fourth quarter. The cryptocurrency posted a 7.7% gain for September — historically its weakest month of the year — and its best month since May. The month has become known to native crypto investors as "Uptober." … As crypto becomes increasingly correlated with traditional markets, it's expected to be another strong month." Investors expect bitcoin's price will be driven by rate cuts, more inflows into bitcoin ETFs by institutions and clarity following the election.

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And bitcoin IRAs overall may not be the best way to get exposure to digital assets into your retirement portfolio, he adds. Read on for more on the pros and cons of bitcoin IRAs, and which investors they may make sense for. Self-directed bitcoin IRAs offer many of the same tax benefits as regular IRAs, like tax-deferred growth in traditional IRAs and tax-free withdrawals from Roth IRAs. Supports IRA rollovers, traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, SEP IRAs, and 401(k)sCheck mark icon A check mark. Supports IRA rollovers, traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, SEP IRAs, and 401(k)sCheck mark icon A check mark.

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☆ Powell indicates further, smaller rate cuts, insists the Fed is 'not on any preset course'
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Jeff Cox | Jeff Cox Is A Finance Editor With Cnbc.Com Where He Covers All Aspects Of The Markets | Monitors Coverage Of The Financial Markets | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

But we are not on any preset course,” he told the National Association for Business Economics in prepared remarks. A basis point equals 0.01%. “We do not believe that we need to see further cooling in labor market conditions to achieve 2 percent inflation,” Powell added. For his part, Powell expressed confidence in economic strength and sees inflation continuing to cool. Broader economic conditions also set the table for further disinflation.”Following the speech, Powell was scheduled to sit for a question-and-answer session with Morgan Stanley economist Ellen Zentner.

Persons: Jerome Powell, ”, ” Powell, Powell, “, Morgan Stanley, Ellen Zentner Organizations: National Association for Business Economics, Committee, Fed Locations: Nashville

☆ China's stimulus isn't enough for its economic woes. But its stock rally could help.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Huileng Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

China's aggressive stimulus measures have sparked a significant stock market rally. Still, traders, investors, and speculators have sent China's stock market to its best month in nearly a decade, signaling that the market players think that Beijing's moves are a "bazooka." The People's Bank of China's stock market stimulus was unusual. An active stock market and improved investor confidence will improve expectations for economic development," the media outlet wrote. Mainland China's stock markets will also be closed from Tuesday to Monday.

Persons: —, Vishnu, Pan Gongsheng, Pan, Criss Wang, Data.TS, Varathan Organizations: Service, CSI, People's Bank, China Securities Journal, Chinese Communist Party, Hong Kong Stock Exchange Locations: China, Asia, Japan

☆ Stock futures are flat after S&P 500 closes at a record to end winning September: Live updates
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Brian Evans | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Stock futures were little changed on Monday evening, after the S&P 500 closed at a record to end September. S&P 500 futures inched lower by 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures were just below the flatline. In the regular session, the S&P 500 and the 30-stock Dow notched closing records. All three major averages posted monthly gains, and it was the first positive September for the S&P 500 since 2019. The S&P 500, Dow and Nasdaq Composite also ended the third quarter in positive territory.

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☆ CNBC Daily Open: Shiny September days for stocks
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Yeo Boon Ping | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Brendan Mcdermid | ReutersThis report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Stocks' defiant showing this September was helped by positive sentiment generated by the U.S. Federal Reserve's jumbo rate cut and upbeat economic data. Relatedly, the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index for September rose to a better-than-forecast 70.1 from 67.9 in August. "Inflation continues to keep its head down, and while economic growth may be slowing, there's no indication it's falling off a cliff."

Persons: Brendan Mcdermid, Chris Larkin, Morgan Stanley, –, Jeff Cox, Brian Evans, Pia Singh Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Reuters, CNBC, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, U.S, U.S . Federal, University of, U.S . Bureau, Atlanta Locations: U.S .

☆ I interned at a hedge fund when I was 16. It was the smartest decision I made as a teen, and it set me on the path to a career in finance.
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Yi Ke Cao did her first internship at a hedge fund when she was 16. Joining a hedge fund as their youngest internUnexpectedly, an opportunity to intern at a hedge fund came to me when I was 16. That was when I chanced upon a two-week stint with a Singapore-based hedge fund, Modular Asset Management. Getting over my imposter syndromeCao spent two weeks interning at Modular Asset Management, a hedge fund based in Singapore. Interning at the fund as a 16-year-old was a pivotal moment in my career developmentLooking back, interning at the hedge fund was a pivotal moment in my life.

Persons: Yi Ke Cao, Cao, —, Interning, interning Organizations: Service, Singapore's Nanyang Technological University, Asset Management, Modular Asset Management Locations: Singapore

☆ China's $114 billion stimulus package immediately boosted its stock market. But can it last?
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Dan Defrancesco | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

AdvertisementUS financial firms' interest in China was on its last legs, but a new stimulus package has some investors excited again. The immediate impact of China's $114 billion package, which includes cutting interest rates and reducing the amount of money banks need to keep in reserve, has been big. Traders, investors, and speculators have sent China's stock market to its best month in nearly a decade , signaling that the market players think that Beijing's moves are a "bazooka." Our annual list of Wall Street rising stars is here. According to a new report from The Wall Street Journal, executives attempted to woo the AI researcher back before rescinding the offer.

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☆ Bank of America sees strong jobs report Friday reigniting stock rally
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Another pivotal U.S. jobs report this week will determine the market's direction, and Bank of America strategists think it is likely to push stocks to more record highs. The September jobs report is due Friday, with the economy expected to have added 144,000 jobs, up from 142,000 jobs in August, according to a Dow Jones estimate. It projects payrolls grew by 150,000 in September, with the unemployment rate at 4.2%. For options traders, Bank of America is recommending buying calls on cyclical equities, which currently offer the best value across asset classes. It said options on SPDR S & P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) are the most attractive right now to play the jobs data.

Persons: Dow Jones, payrolls Organizations: Bank of America, Federal Reserve, Regional Banking

☆ CNBC Daily Open: Stocks are dancing in September
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-30 | by ( Yeo Boon Ping | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Andrew Kelly | ReutersThis report is from today's CNBC Daily Open, our international markets newsletter. CNBC Daily Open brings investors up to speed on everything they need to know, no matter where they are. Stocks' defiant showing this September was helped by positive sentiment generated by the U.S. Federal Reserve's jumbo rate cut and upbeat economic data. Relatedly, the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index for September rose to a better-than-forecast 70.1 from 67.9 in August. "Inflation continues to keep its head down, and while economic growth may be slowing, there's no indication it's falling off a cliff."

Persons: Andrew Kelly, Chris Larkin, Morgan Stanley, –, Jeff Cox, Brian Evans, Pia Singh Organizations: New York Stock Exchange, Reuters, CNBC, Nasdaq, Dow Jones, U.S, U.S . Federal, University of, U.S . Bureau, Atlanta Locations: U.S .

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